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    A new ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ campaign, Hitting ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, aims to tackle domestic violence with special programmes on both TV and radio.

    If you are affected by domestic violence, the following organisations can offer help and support.

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    The Domestic Violence Liaison Officer - a vital role

    What next? - Advice from the police

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    ESSENTIAL INFO

    Every minute in the UK, the police receive a call from the public asking for assistance in a domestic violence situation.

    One in five young men and one in ten young women think that abuse or violence against women is acceptable.

    It's estimated that police receive a call from a victim of domestic violence every minute. (Betsy Stanko, 2000).

    Domestic violence accounts for almost a quarter (23%) of all violent crime. (Crime in England and Wales, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Office, July 2002).

    One in four women will experience domestic violence at some time in their life. (Council of Europe, 2002; BMA 1998; ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Office Research Study, 1999)

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    If you need help now - contact the Police.
    In an emergency call 999 or look in the phone book for your local police station and ask for the Domestic Violence Unit.

    In general you can contact your local Domestic Violence Unit, Victim Support Scheme or Violent Crime Information Line. Contact your local police station for details. You can find the number in the local telephone directory or by phoning directory enquiries.

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    The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ has a free helpline open 24 hours a day.
    Tel: 08000 934 934
    Website:
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/hittinghome

    Childline
    A free phoneline offering counselling and support to children and young people on a wide range of issues including abuse. The lines are open 24 hours a day and the calls won't show in your phone bill.
    Tel: 0800 1111
    Website:

    Connexions
    A new service set up by the Government to offer a range of guidance and support for young people between 13-19 years old. Each person gets access to a personal advisor. These advisors are from a range of backgrounds, including health, youth work and social welfare.
    Website:

    East Herts Police Domestic Violence Liaison Officer
    Located at the Police Station, Ware Road, Hertford. Provides help and advice for victims of domestic violence.
    Tel: 01992 533472

    Everyman Project
    Counselling, support and advice to men who are violent or abusive and are concerned about their violence and others affected by that violence.
    Tel: 020 7263 8884
    Website:

    Hidden Hurt
    Information and advice on domestic violence, including lists of national and regional helpline numbers.
    Website:

    Jewish Women's Aid
    Free helpline offering help and support and referral services for Jewish women who have experienced domestic violence.
    Tel: 0800 591203
    Website:

    Kiran - Asian Women's Aid
    Provides safe, temporary accommodation for Asian women and their children escaping domestic violence.
    Tel: 020 8558 1986
    Website:

    NSPCC
    A free phoneline offering support and advice to children and young people in abusive or difficult situations. The lines are open 24 hours a day and the calls won't show up on your phone bill.
    Tel: 0808 800 5000
    Website:

    Rape Crisis Federation
    Puts female victims in touch with their nearest Rape Crisis centre, which provides support and counselling.
    Tel: 0115 934 8474
    Website:

    Refuge
    Run a number of refuges around the UK and a National Domestic Violence Helpline.
    Tel: 0870 599 5443

    The Samaritans
    Always there if you need to talk to someone or get advice online anonymously.
    Tel: 08457 909090
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    Shelterline
    Can provide emergency access to refuge services.
    Tel: 0808 800 4444
    Website:

    Southall Black Sisters
    Information and advice for black and Asian women on domestic violence and related issues.
    Tel: 020 8571 9595

    Survivors UK
    Survivors UK have a helpline, support groups and counselling for men who have been sexually abused.
    Tel: 0845 1221201
    Website:

    Victim Support
    Provide emotional support and information for anyone effected by a crime.
    Tel: 0845 30 30 900
    Website: www.victimsupport.com

    Watford Turn Around
    A programme for any man who accepts he has been violent, abusive or threatening to his female partner and wants to change.
    Tel: 01923 250489

    Women's Aid
    Campaign to end violence against women and children. Provide advice, information, support and referrals to local refuges and emergency and temporary accommodation.
    Tel: 0845 7023 468
    Website:



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